News
New COO at Aon.
Michael O'Halleran (pictured) has been made president and chief operating officer of Aon Corporation...
Milestone for Scandinavian Re.
Scandinavian Re celebrated its 10th year in the finite reinsurance market last year with a 14% incre...
Three-way merger.
Current ERC Frankona (UK) chairman Tim Carroll has been appointed chief executive of the proposed me...
Boxing clever is the key to niche business.
The best way for independent reinsurance brokers to compete in today's market is to focus on product development, explains Mark Lucas of Euro Re.
Arig Re's underwriting profits plummet.
Arig Re has reported a 20% fall in its gross premiums for 1998 and a drop of 84% in its underwriting...
Davis to Overseas.
Scott Davis has been appointed president and chief executive of Bermudian reinsurer Overseas Partner...
Liability merger.
Loss adjuster Miller & Pycraft & Arnold is to integrate its liability arms into a single division. C...
Loss adjuster McLarens Toplis is appointed.
Loss adjuster McLarens Toplis has been appointed to handle the investigation of the devasted Admiral...
We have contact.
Broker Direct has established a tele-support unit to supplement visits to shareholding brokers by it...
Modified food for thought.
The inclusion of genetically modified products in food cannot be ignored by the insurance industry argues Maurice Pullen.
Experian storms ahead.
A new system for predicting storm claims has been launched by information solutions company Experian...
More PA Options.
Lombard has enhanced its Personal Accident product PA Options. The insurer has introduced discounts ...
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Independent Insurance has appointed Scott Bailey as underwriting manager, accident and health. Mr Ba...
Is big best?
More and more insurers are dealing with a select number of giant brokers. While this may make sound business sense, David Fanning finds that smaller brokers are feeling left out in the cold.
Cornhill teaming.
Insurers Cornhill and Countrywide have joined forces to provide personal and commercial lines EDI so...
All-day deal for cabbies.
Private hire car and Hackney carriage drivers can feel safer behind the wheel thanks to a new Norwic...
Appointments at Saga Insurance Services.
Three senior appointments have been made at Saga Insurance Services. John Potter has been made head ...
In too deep?
Associations are arguing while small brokers cry for help in a tricky market. Steve Banner sums up the sentiment in the UK broking sector.
Appointment at McLarens Toplis.
Philip Heron, previously main board director at Cunningham Ellis & Buckle, has been made regional di...
Hartley Cooper & Warner unveils logo.
Hartley Cooper & Warner has unveiled the logo which will propel its launch as a one-stop insurance m...
Group PA cover.
Marcus Hearn and Company has extended the facilities of its personal accident division. The Londo...
Seawise gives racers rope - Marine.
Workers exchanging the City for the Solent can now safely take part in yacht races with Seawise Insu...
Cox denies merger rumour.
Cox Insurance has scotched rumours that it is in talks with specialist insurer Hiscox about a possib...
June rendez-vous.
The third international Cavell Communications Rendez-Vous will be held from 7-10 June at St Andrew's...